Tokayev: Kazakhstan Prioritizes Raising its Defense Capacity

Kazakhstan took a decisive course for the modernization of the Armed Forces and strengthening the potential of the army, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a military parade in Astana on Wednesday.

He prioritized raising the country’s defence capacity, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

The President said Kazakhstan took a decisive course for the modernization of the Armed Forces and strengthening the potential of the army.

"The Parliament adopted the corresponding law. The state will always support the military, servicemen of the special units and civil protection divisions," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.

The Head of State highlighted that protection of the Motherland is a great honor and a great responsibility.